What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Palermo is to fly which costs €95 - €160 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Palermo is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs €95 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Palermo via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 15m.

How far is it from Santander to Palermo?

The distance between Santander and Palermo is 1567 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Palermo without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 9m and costs €200 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Palermo?

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Santander to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Palermo bus from?

Santander to Palermo bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Palermo?

The best way to get from Santander to Palermo is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 43h 15m.

Where does the Santander to Palermo bus arrive?

Santander to Palermo bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Palermo?

Book your Santander to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Santander to Palermo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Palermo by plane, car, car ferry, train, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SDR - PMO
8h 17m
€95–160
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
33h 4m
€261–423
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Basurto Hospitaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulousebus
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
37h 9m
€206–534
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus
43h 15m
€96–191
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
2. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchiaferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Palermoferry
43h 5m
€145–360
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Linesbus
4. Take the bus from Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines to Palermo-Via Libertàbus
2d 1h
€135–195

Santander to Palermo by train, foot, and bus

5Weekly Services

37h 9mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Palermo.

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Distance: 1,566.6 km
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Palermo, Italy?

Ryanair and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Palermo via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 43h 15m.

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